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The Punic WarsGrade 4grammar Stage

THE INVENTOR ARCHIMEDES

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Comprehension

Notes Syracuse allied with Carthage after Hiero died

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Cause & Consequence

Explains why Syracuse held out: Archimedes' inventions defended it

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Significance

Understands Archimedes was one of history's greatest inventors and mathematicians

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